Circadian variation of nitric oxide synthase activity and cytosolic protein levels in rat brain

被引:60
作者
Ayers, NA [1 ]
Kapas, L [1 ]
Krueger, JM [1 ]
机构
[1] UNIV TENNESSEE,DEPT PHYSIOL & BIOPHYS,MEMPHIS,TN 38163
关键词
nitric oxide synthase; nitric oxide; circadian rhythm; sleep; central nervous system; hypothalamus; protein level; rat;
D O I
10.1016/0006-8993(95)01362-8
中图分类号
Q189 [神经科学];
学科分类号
071006 ;
摘要
The circadian variation of nitric oxide synthase (NOS) activity and cytosolic protein content in the cerebellum, brainstem, hypothalamus, hippocampus, and the remainder of the brain were studied in rats. Both NOS activity and cytosolic protein concentrations were the highest during the dark period and lowest in the light period. Hypothalamic NOS activity exhibited the most pronounced change in activity with time increasing by similar to 120% from mid-light to mid-dark.
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页码:127 / 130
页数:4
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